The worst and most dangerous mistake a country could make is to politicise its defence system. Two or three things are apparent from my perception of Captain Sagir’s action, and this gallantry hopefully will become the whistle that sounds the victory of Nigeria in the hard-hitting game of nationhood. At first, blowing a whistle as … Continue reading The gallantry of Captain Sagir on Ekiti vote
Category: Africa
A lesson to take home: An interview with Asari Dokubo
Given the experience Nigeria has gone through in the last six years of present administration, characterised by a high deterioration level of public service, law and order and security, I strongly doubt if President Good Luck’s capabilities are comparable to General Buhari’s. It is evident, leadership requires more than just an impractical humility to ox … Continue reading A lesson to take home: An interview with Asari Dokubo
Parallel challenges for the next Nigerian leadership
With the current global economic trend as a result of a paradigm shift in an oil market, the leaders, as well as the people who will champion the next pace of Nigeria will face parallel challenges of revenue and security. Suffice to say, this is the moment when Nigeria needs a strong, neutral and focused leadership that will … Continue reading Parallel challenges for the next Nigerian leadership
Nigeria and the reality of escalating insurgency
With the increase and nature of violent fatality in Nigeria at the moment, the only hope seems to be left for Nigerians is a tenacious prayer to the Almighty in addition to stopping a game of blame or pointing the finger at one another. We must accept it not only as a faith but also as … Continue reading Nigeria and the reality of escalating insurgency
Happy independence celebration: Nigeria at 54
Today, Nigeria is celebrating its 54th Independence Anniversary with a lot of mixed feelings, good and bad stories to tell, numerous openings to patch and unimaginable wounds to heal. For me, this is a story of every nation, especially a diverse country like ours, that would have to crawl, stagger and attain development. The road is … Continue reading Happy independence celebration: Nigeria at 54
Adieu, Professor Dora Akunyili 1954 – 2014
Gone in the way of all mortals! Adieu, Professor Dora Akunyili. Nigeria will continue to mourn you as one of its greatest pearl of recent time. During her worth-lived life, Professor Dora, an academic per excellence, stood firmly for genuine principles of hard work and excellence; fought fiercely and courageously for the country she … Continue reading Adieu, Professor Dora Akunyili 1954 – 2014
The rise and fall of Muslim Brotherhood in Egyptian politics
Nearly a century, since 1928, the Muslim Brotherhood has been at the forefront of Egyptian politics. It was a long and hard journey, which after a general election that followed a fierce people's revolution, for the first time, their dream came true; they gripped the leadership they had long fought for with Mohammed Morsi at … Continue reading The rise and fall of Muslim Brotherhood in Egyptian politics
Lawan Dalha 